Make a name for yourself with a commercial kitchen in Milwaukee

Milwaukee is eagerly awaiting your new food concept. So what are you waiting for? Launch your delivery-only spot with CloudKitchens and become the cream of the crop in Cream City. In as few as six weeks, you could be delighting customers from your own commercial kitchen in Milwaukee.

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Why commercial kitchens in Milwaukee?

The Midwest has a reputation for serving up simple, hearty staples. But in recent years, cities like Milwaukee have bucked the trend, filling the food delivery apps with varied cuisines and concepts.

01

Turn-key

solution

Open a commercial kitchen in as little as 6 weeks with less capital, and leverage our proven model for delivery.

02

A team to

support you

We handle the logistics and fulfillment to make sure your orders are delivered with more accuracy, in less time.

03

New customers at

your fingertips

Our commercial kitchens are located in densely populated areas with the highest volumes of delivery orders, so you can reach more customers online.

04

Manage orders on

one tablet

Streamline your virtual restaurant's online ordering and delivery platform orders from one single tablet. Our technology integrates all your delivery apps in one place, allowing you to focus on the food.

05

Build multiple food

concepts

Maximize your order volume by running multiple brands and cuisines out of a single commercial kitchen.

06

Lower costs, higher

profits

When your labor, real estate costs, overhead, and cost of goods go down, your profits go up.


Commercial kitchens built for delivery

Commercial kitchens in Milwaukee

Now, there’s a market here for just about any food. That includes your brilliant idea.

But to get started, you’ll need a way to share your menu online, accept orders from delivery services, and coordinate with drivers. You’ll also need a professional space for cooking. Luckily, CloudKitchens can help with all of it.

Our advanced order fulfillment system allows you to seamlessly manage food prep and pick-up—and it comes with every CloudKitchen (tablet included). Aside from providing the technology, we also support you with on-site cleaning, equipment maintenance, driver hand-offs, and more. We’ll even walk you through permits and licensing.

Put it all together, and you can enjoy all the benefits of running a fully-staffed restaurant—without the headaches, distractions, or surprise expenses.

Commercial kitchens versus traditional restaurants

Real estate

Brick & mortar

2000ft2

High cost, high traffic address

Ghost Kitchens

200ft2

Same area, low cost low traffic address

Staff required (~)

Brick & mortar

24

Many dedicated to front-of-house

Ghost Kitchens

4

We provide staff to handle all order handoffs and more

Weeks to launch 1 location

Brick & mortar

52w

10 locations 5-10 years

Ghost Kitchens

6w

Multiple locations 1 year

Upfront investment

Brick & mortar

$1M

High investment

Ghost Kitchens

$30k*

Low investment

Break even

Brick & mortar

5y

10% profit on 1M run rate

Ghost Kitchens

6m

10% profit on 1M run rate

Kitchen Specs

All you need and more under the hood

We offer kitchens for modern-day chefs and help get you set up with specialized equipment and minimal fuss.

Space

  • Private kitchen
  • Driver pickup area
  • Staff locker area
  • Restrooms
  • Mop wash
  • Cold & freezer storage
  • Dry storage

Services

  • Order pickup & processing*
  • Courier handoff
  • Cleaning & maintenance
  • Safety & health inspections
  • Delivery logistics
  • Extraction & ventilation
  • On-site support staff
  • Delivery software
  • *Level of service dependent on facility


Equipment

  • 3 compartment sink
  • Prep sink
  • Hand sink
  • Commercial hood
  • Tablet
  • Grease-trap/interceptor

Utilities

  • Gas points
  • Power outlets
  • High power lighting
  • Cold & hot water lines
  • Gas/fire safety system
  • WiFi
  • Trash / recycle
  • Ethernet connections
  • Grease/trap cleaning
  • Hood/flue cleaning
  • Pest control

FAQ

Questions?We are here to help.

Are commercial kitchens common in Milwaukee?

Recently, commercial kitchens have been picking up steam in Cream City. From big-name chains to independent local restaurants, many establishments are now delivering food made in dark kitchens to happy customers. As long as the public demand for take-out remains consistent, commercial kitchens will continue to thrive.


What is a ghost kitchen?

A ghost kitchen is a professional kitchen that’s built to serve a delivery-only customer base. Ghost kitchens do not have attached dining rooms for in-person dining, public-facing signage, or storefront space. In fact, you’ve probably walked by some before without even realizing it. For this reason, they’re sometimes also referred to as “dark kitchens.”

CloudKitchens ghost kitchens take the pain out of opening a delivery-only business, with dedicated facilities, onsite staff to help with fulfillment and maintenance, and proprietary technology that streamlines the whole process.


How much does it cost to get started in a Milwaukee commercial kitchen?

With CloudKitchens, you can start cooking in a commercial kitchen space for as little as $30K.

Compared to the $500K to $1 million+ it can take to launch a sit-down brick-and-mortar restaurant, cooking out of a ghost kitchen is the smart financial choice. After all, the less you spend on opening and overhead, the sooner you can start turning a profit.


Are commercial kitchens profitable?

Thanks to their comparatively low overhead, commercial kitchens have the potential to turn an incredible profit. A commercial kitchen’s profitability depends on several factors, like the location, branding, and operating systems at play.


How does a commercial kitchen help your existing restaurant grow?

Operating a commercial kitchen concept and business model allows restaurant owners to serve a wider clientele while minimizing overhead. Commercial kitchens also give you the flexibility to try out new menus or even new restaurants, all within one commercial kitchen space.


How much do commercial kitchens cost?

The cost of opening and operating a commercial kitchen will vary. When you work with CloudKitchens, you can get your ghost kitchen up and running with an investment as low as $30k (compared to the average $1 million for a brick-and-mortar, traditional restaurant).


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